Presidential Train to Carry McKinley on Seven-Week Tour
The presidential party travels on a seven-car Southern Railway train with the Olympia private car for the president and Mrs McKinley. The Olympia will stay with the party to San Francisco, then transfer to the Lucania for the eastbound return trip. Frank Lamond operates the engine and W W Albright is conductor as the group departs Washington on Monday.
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Washington
United States
Frank Larmond
W. W. Albright
Southern Railway
Southern Railway Co
New Orleans
Southern Pacific Railroad
Olympia
San Francisco
Lucania
McKinley
McKinley Visit Party Arrives With New Orleans Parade
In New Orleans on April 29 the McKinley reception plans are set. A military and civic parade will greet the presidential party, with a banquet at the St. Charles hotel. The schedule includes a Southern university reception, Cabildo events, a Jackson Square ovation, a harbor view from the City of St. Louis, and a return train west.
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New Orleans
McKinley
St. Charles Hotel
Southern University
Louisiana Historical Society
Cabildo
Louisiana Territory
Supreme Court Room
Jackson Square
City of
St. Louis
Southern Pacific
Flood Devastates Farmlands Around Evansville
Evansville Indiana reports the river at 42.4 feet causing major crop losses. An estimated 400000 acres of wheat between Evansville and Paducah destroyed and over a million bushels of corn wiped out. Lumber losses near $100000 and many farmers cut off by floodwaters. Packets resume midweek. several farms surrounded by water. hundreds of thousands of bushels of corn swept away.
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Evansville
Ind
Paducah
Green River
Postmaster Dorr Dies of Heart Disease in Sonellen
In Sonellen Michigan on April 29 a local obituary notes the death of Postmaster Dorr from heart disease reported Sunday. The brief item records his death and his public service role in the community.
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Dorr
Disgusted Judge Faces Not Guilty Callahan Verdict
In Omaha on April 29 the jury found James Callahan not guilty of kidnapping Edward Cudahy Jr. The judge denounced the verdict as biased while Callahan was freed, and he was later held on two other counts with no new evidence presented.
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Omaha
Neb
James Callahan
Edward Cudahy
Baker
Callahan
Mechanics Savings Bank to Liquidate in Westerly
The Mechanics Savings Bank of Westerly Rhode Island did not open Monday. Trustees ordered liquidation due to doubtful asset values delaying payout pending authority. About 2000 depositors with nearly 1 million dollars in deposits and securities worth under 1.1 million face uncertain results.
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Mechanic Savings Bank
Westerly
R. I
Mechanics’ Savings Bank
Mechanics’ Bank
Two New Oil Gushers Boost Texas Field Near Beaumont
Two more gushers were brought in near Beaumont on the Gladys City property of the J. M. Gaffy Co. One well spouted briefly before a valve was closed after proving on par with others. The second well, reaching the oil vein, widens the oil circuit being farther from the Lucas gusher.
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Beaumont
Tex
Gladys City
J. M. Gaffy Co
Sealing Steamer Kite Returns With Heavy Load
The sealing steamer Kite reaches St Johns Newfoundland Sunday with 10,000 seals, after losing 1,400 seals frozen between floes. Early season life found her among large herds but ice broke up, preventing hunting. Flooded by floes near shore, coal exhausted forced her to depend on her sails to port. The ice belt around Virginia Lake is 20 feet thick.
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St. Johns
N. F
Kite
Virginia Lake
Derailment on Peking Tein-Tsin Rail Kills Eleven
A bridge culvert collapse derailed the first train from Peking to Tein-Tsin. Eleven Chinese were killed and 40 Chinese and 20 Americans injured. one American died from the injuries.
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Peking
Tein-Tsin
Lo Fa
Yang Tsun
Cripple Creek Gold Output Through 1899 Summarized
Colorado Springs reports Cripple Creek gold production up to the close of 1899. The ore rush began when the camp was first discovered in 1899, sparking rapid development and investment in nearby districts.
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Colorado Springs
Col
Cripple Creek
Cailles Escapes as American Detachment Captures Key Officers
Manila April 29 Capt Wilson Chase and a detachment of the 21st infantry surprised Cailles camp near Cavinti Laguna nine miles northeast. The Americans captured Cailles adjutant general five staff officers 14 men 20 rifles ammunition and papers Cailles ally Velo killed along with Corporal McGill and Private Tipps. American pursuit continues as Cailles offered a $10000 reward for Capt Edward N Jones Jr earlier this year.
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Manila
Wilson
Chase
21St Infantry
Cailles
Cavinti
Laguna
Maidn
Velo
McGill
Tipps
Company A
21St
Edward N. Jones, Jr
8Th Infantry
Baylake
Society of Mando-Ducats
Five Die In Houston Fire On April Sunday Morning
A blaze destroyed four livery stables and three houses in Houston leaving Job Copping his wife and three children dead. A Black man was arrested for starting the fire to seek revenge after his discharge. The infant born during the fire was found dead with its mother. Jeff Hopper and wife were injured after leaping from the burning building. A crippled widow Mrs Thompson escaped and reported the family’s last seen alive in their room.
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Houston
Tex
Job Copping
Copping
Jeff Hopper
Thompson
Excape
Mr. Hopper
Mrs. Hopper
Porter with smallpox on Pullman car bound for Cleveland
John Cameron a colored porter on a Pullman car attached to the C A C train was found to have a well developed smallpox case and was moved to the pest house in Columbus. Secretary Probst granted permission to continue to Cleveland with passengers locked in and quarantined upon arrival while the car was fumigated. The sick porter resides in Cleveland.
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Columbus
John Cameron
Probst
State Board of Health
Cleveland
Clevelland
Choctaw Train Robbery Suspects Arrested in Memphis
Memphis city marshal Quinn of Greenville Mississippi has arrested two men suspected of aiding the Choctaw train robbery at Bridge Junction near the city last week. The suspects named Woods and Woodson claim Evansville origins. Woodson matches the Wells Fargo description of the leaders.
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Memphis
Tenn
Quinn
Greenville
Miss
Bridge Junction
Woods
Woodson
Evansville
Ind
Wells Fargo
Dr Ludwig Mond Finds Cheap Illuminating Gas Method
The Daily Chronicle reports that Dr Ludwig Mond has discovered a way to produce illuminating coal gas at two pence per 1000 feet. The method could revolutionize electric power costs and influence open hearth steel production.
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London
The
Daily Chronicle
Ludwig’ Mond
Lincoln businessman Morria Humphrey dies by suicide
Lincoln Neb April 29 Morria Humphrey a leading Lincoln businessman for 25 years died by shooting himself in the head. The death followed the year old death of his brother and partner which reportedly unsettled his mind and sparked litigation.
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Lincoln, Neb
Morria Humphrey
Lincoln
Fire Strikes Scholze Brothers Plants in Chattanooga
A fire engulfed the Scholze Brothers slaughterhouse and cold storage plants in Chattanooga Tennessee on Sunday night. Insurance coverage was not confirmed and authorities are assessing damages to both facilities.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Scholze Brothers
Wanted to See McKinley S man held on mental suspicion
Henry Finkelstein a well dressed man about 34 with home listed as Cleveland Ohio is jailed at the Washington police station on suspicion of insanity. He approached near the white house Sunday seeking urgent private audience with the president and grew agitated when denied entry.
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Washington
Henry Finkelstein
Cleveland
Finkelstein
White House
Insurance firm suspended in Missouri over capital issue
Missouri officials halt Manhattan Fire Insurance Co of New York from doing business in the state until its capital stock is restored. The department accuses the company of making misleading statements to regulators.
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Jefferson City
R. G. Grear
Manhattan Fire Insurance Co
New York
Missouri
Cincinnati and Chicago Play by Play in NL Game
In a Sunday National League tilt Chicago and Cincinnati split runs with Chicago 4 and Cincinnati 6. Illinois umpire Emslie called the game, batteries Cunningham and Chance for Chicago Phillips and Pietz for Cincinnati.
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Cincinnati
Chicago
R. HE
Cunningham
Chance
Phillips
Pietz
Emslie
Jenkins to join Philadelphia AL club after Cornell term ends
Hugh Jennings will join the Philadelphia American League club on June 6 when his Cornell University contract expires. The agreement was made at Ithaca on Sunday with Ban Johnson, president of the American League.
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Philadelphia
Hugh Jennings
Cornell University
Ithaca
Ban Johnson
Indian Territory Oil Co charter issued in North McAlester
A charter was issued to the Indian Territory Oil Co in North McAlester V T on April 29. The company is capitalized at 500000 dollars to develop nearby lands believed rich in oil with strong indications of oil found periodically.
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North McAlester
V. T
Indian Territory Oil Co
Fire destroys block in Bessemer near Birmingham
A fire at 1 AM in Bessemer near Birmingham destroyed half a city block causing about 75000 dollars in losses. The blaze broke out early Monday morning and prompted extensive efforts by local fire crews to contain the damage.
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Bessemer
Ala
Birmingham
Besssemer
Grain and Livestock Market Summary for April 27
Cincinnati reports on flour prices across grades with patent at 3.70 and fancy 3.15 to 3.40, winter and numb grades from 2.40 to 3.40, and rye at 2.90 to 2.40. Chicago futures show May wheat at 73 7 74 cents and corn around 48 cents. oats at 28 4 cents. Cincinnati livestock lists select butchers at 5.80 to 5.85, cattle from 3.85 to 5.25, sheep 3.55 to 4.50, lambs 5.25 to 6, veal calves 5.25, with Indianapolis cattle prices from 3 to 5.75 and hoges from 5.65 to 6.02. East Buffalo cattle and hogs quoted with veal and wool prices also noted.
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Cincinnati
Chicago
Indianapolis
East Buffalo
Chinese and German Forces Clash At Great Wall Campaign
Dispatches from Peking report Gen Keiteler and Gen Liu clash near the Great Wall with heavy fighting. Chinese forces retreat over the wall, pursued to Ku Kuan. Casualties include several officers wounded and troops killed or wounded. French reservists to guard Ku Kuan as Ketteler’s brigade advances to Pao Ting Fu.
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Peking
Count von Waldersee
Great Wall
Keiteler
Liu
Ketteler
Great
Wall
Ledeburs
Hoffmeister
Waarmerich
Huehlenfels
Tedeburs
Hai Shan Kwan
Deusterberg
von Lessel
Baillaud
Ku Kuan
Pao Ting Fu
Hochenfels
Summer Gown Display Marks Fashion Shift in New York
The article notes a swift move from spring to summer fashion in New York stores. It highlights summer materials like fancy crepes and zephyr silks, lace trimmings, Etons, and blouse looks with paquin sleeves, plus a focus on accessories and cholera jackets as Paris verdicts influence American dress. It advises readers to use velvet ribbons and prioritize finishing details, belts, and jewelry in the new season.
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New York
Paris
Buffalo Exposition Opens With Record Sunday Attendance
Buffalo N Y April 29 Sunday's crowd at the Pan American exposition set a record for a pre exposition gathering with about 30 000 people passing through the gates. Roughly 75 percent paid admissions as planners raced to ready the grounds for opening day amid forecasts of a May 1 completion and a special event featuring 5000 carrier pigeons bearing the news of opening day. James Douglas Reid father of the telegraph died in New York City after a lengthy illness.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Carlier
James
Douglas Reid
New “York
James Douglas Reid
Telegraph
Prairie Fire Under Control In Nebraska
Prairie fires across the state have been brought under control after four days of destruction. One head-fire near Mullén south of town continues to cause damage while authorities work to curb its spread.
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Ilyannis
Aouth
Tha
Mullén
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